RCA PSD3230 Dishwasher User Manual


 
Safety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Spots and filming
Extremely hard water To remove stubborn spots
on glasses and
from glassware:
flatware
Low inlet water
1
Remove all metal
temperature utensils from the
dishwasher.
Overloading the
2
Do not add detergent.
dishwasher
3
Select the longest cycle.
4
Start the dishwasher and
Improper loading allow to run for 18 to 22
minutes. Dishwasher will
Old or damp powder now be in the main wash.
detergent
5
Open the door and pour
2 cups (500 ml) of white
Rinse agent dispenser
vinegar into the bottom of
empty the dishwasher.
6
Close the door and allow
Too little detergent to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t
work: Repeat as above,
except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)
of citric acid crystals
instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on
Combination of soft This is called
etching
and
glassware
water and too much is permanent. To prevent
detergent this from happening, use
less detergent if you have
soft water. Wash glassware
in the shortest cycle that
will get them clean.
Water temperature Lower the water heater
entering the dishwasher temperature.
exceeds 150°F.